{"product_id":"826257047441","title":"DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN – FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - TAPE •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 826257047441 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: RHYMESAYERS \u003cbr\u003eFormat: TAPE\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 26, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuture Development is Del the Funky Homosapien’s third album and, following his departure from major label Elektra, his first solo full-length for his independent label, Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings. Originally released on cassette in 1997, and later reissued on CD and vinyl in 2002, the album largely relied on in-house production from Del along with contributions from Hiero crew members A-Plus, Opio, and Toure. The only guest feature on the album is from crew member Casual, who joins Del on the energetic “Checking Out The Rivalry.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonically, Future Development bridges the funk-heavy stylings of Del’s debut with the darker, more futuristic textures he explored on No Need for Alarm. Lyrically, Del refines his rapid-fire wordplay with sharper thematic focus, tackling life in Oakland, societal observations and hip-hop culture, all with a blend of humor, streetwise insight, and multi-syllabic dexterity. Ultimately, the album captures a snapshot of his progression from raw talent to a more conceptually matured songwriter. It remains a significant and under-appreciated chapter in Del’s evolution, showcasing early seeds of the creativity and independence that would come to define much of his career thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e1. Lyric Licking\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e2. Stress the World\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e3. Why You Wanna Get Funky\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e4. Don't Forget the Bass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e5. Faulty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e6. X-Files\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e7. Future Development\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e8. Corner Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e9. Love Is Worth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e10. Del's Nightmare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e11. Games Begin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e12. Town to Town\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"track\"\u003e13. Checkin Out the Rivalry Casual\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RHYMESAYERS","offers":[{"title":"TAPE","offer_id":44291762389091,"sku":"826257047441","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/Image_87d7d4ab-77b8-44cf-986e-88f12d13e815.jpg?v=1782446827","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/826257047441","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}